Couple managing home finances, stressing over bills and budget

Blurred lines spark conflict for work-from-home couples

Couples who mostly work from home are experiencing heightened frustrations and conflicts from the blurry divide between their personal and professional lives. New
Read more 29 January 2026
A family of residents of Ainaro Municipality, waiting for transportation after shopping at Maubisse Market, Ainaro, Timor Leste.

PM’s East Timor visit comes at a pivotal time

By Melissa Conley Tyler Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is in Timor-Leste, making his first official visit. Known in English as East Timor, Timor-Leste is
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Transparent process helps families find quality childcare

A leading early learning and childcare provider has developed a transparent assessment process to help families to be confident about the quality of their
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Forced marriage complaints on the rise in Australia

Reports of forced marriages in Australia have risen by almost a third in a year, with many victims school-aged according to Federal Police data released today. The
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Back to school at Carmel College with seven lucky twins

The number seven is often considered lucky and holds a special place in many aspects of our culture. In Christianity there are seven days of creation, the rainbow has
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Inflation monster refusing to be tamed

The Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 3.8 percent in the 2025 calendar year, keeping upward pressure on mortgage interest rates following positive employment data last
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Beer drought leaving hangover for barley farmers

Global falls in beer consumption are flowing through to Australian farmers who provide a key ingredient for the amber fluid. CommBank agriculture and sustainability
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Do the health benefits of fish oil stack up?

By Mary Bushell Fish oil, also known as omega-3, is one of the most popular dietary supplements. It’s often promoted to protect the heart, boost mood, reduce
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How ‘banned’ beaches helped define our culture

By Anna Clark While the beach and swimming culture might feel like an intrinsic part of “Australianness”, this hasn’t always been the case. For many of us,
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Liberals face ‘full blown’ leadership crisis

By Michelle Grattan A week out from the resumption of parliament, the Federal Opposition is in a state of paralysis. The Liberals have a full-blown leadership crisis. A
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